Glenn Prestwich

Hi Debby

Thanks for notes. I’ll leaving July 5 for East Coast in Mooney, several mtgs back east in ME, NH then NJ to see parents. Flying back on July 12 (Sun). Unfortunately really should come straight back, so I’ll have to pass on the stop this time I think.

Cheers,

Glenn

Judy Lapham Drake

My oldest son Josh and fiancee' Anne. The wedding will be 8-8-08 at the top of a mountain in the Adirondacks. Her father, a judge, is performing the ceremony.

Judy

Blog Newbies

For all you blogger newbies.: You must scroll down all the way to the bottom of the page and when you see Older Posts, hit that and you will go to page 2 of the blog and then page 3. There is lots and lots of stuff to read and look at. Don't give up after a few minutes. Keep looking.

Tim Kress Class of 1965

Had a surprise phone call this evening from Tim Kress, Class of '65. We talked for almost 2 hours. He's in La Conner , WA on an island where he practices chiropractic medicine.
In high school, Tim and I were friends but became, I would say, soul mates during college years and into establishment times, whatever that means.
We always used to laugh together and we did some of that on the phone. It was great to hear his voice.
Now we are trying to figure out how we can connect in person.

Camilla Zankowski Daniels

Picture 1, Camilla. The second picture is a family photo of Camilla's college graduation in 2006. From the left; son, Chris, and daughter-in-law Jennifer, husband Jerry, Camilla, daughter in law Gina, and in back older son Ben.

Cindy Greenhalgh Torelli

Cindy is alive and well and living in Jamesville, NY. We spoke today and tried to catch up a little. Cindy is a ceramic artist and works with nationally known artist Margie Hughto. I once took a pottery class from Margie.

It was great to talk with Cindy and I'm going to try and get her caught up on the blog and everyone I'm in touch with.

Ed Sullivan and the show of shows

Maria Pulos Levy

Thanks for keeping in touch. I have been tracking my sister, Demetra, as she is driving across the country from Colorado Springs to her new residence in Portland, Maine. In fact, she is in Syracuse as I write this and says it is lovely there. She went to the family favorite, Scotch & Sirloin, last night. In three weeks I will be in Florida with my daughter, Colbert, Nancy and Keely and hopefully Harriet and Kristina and Barb and Kerry. We are hoping to see Suzette Welch as well.
Take care and thanks again for keeping up the great blog. I loved reading about Bix. Good job in finding him!

Your Entire Childhood in Pictures

Healing with Lavender

This is the best time to find fresh lavendar. It's blooming right now and it's healing properties are at their most potent.

Dog and Cat Owners

What do you use to cut your cat's and dog's nails? I've used the standard clippers and feel like I'm amputating my own fingers when I use it. I decided to try the Dremel Pet Nail Groomer after I watched my Vet use it. It was fast and efficient. However, the dog, my Dal, Savana had to be sedated to use it. Since I have the puppy, the breeder said to make sure I cut the sharp little nails every week. Thus, the purchase for the puppy.
Well, the only way John and I are able to get near Mavis is to feed her a corn check and then use the grinder and keep doing that. I hope it gets easier. This is not a commercial for Dremel, just an experience.

Please Register

The Fayetteville-Manlius Alumni Register is available for you to enter your name as an active member of he Class of 1966.
Click on this link http://www.fmschools.org/ and then go to alumni relations.
Fill out the registration form. It's another way to help others locate class members. At least take a look.

Gerry Phillips

Hi Deb,
Wow you sure have been busy with you mom, good for you. I wish I still had my parents but age finally caught up with them in the late 90’s.
Life is good in retirement. We spent a week in Zihuatanejo , Mexico last month mostly just relaxing and sitting on the beach. Since July is a great month in Huntington Beach we usually stay home. August is another story. We have rented a beach house on the Jersey shore to entertain all the kids and grandkids for a week. Even rented a charter boat for deep sea fishing!
September we are doing another cruise to several Mexican vacation ports (would be Europe but the dollar sucks over there).
Finally in October Mike (MTB Racer) is finally getting married………… Well there you have it!
Enjoy life, Love what you do and do what you love is my new motto!

GP

Dave Eckerson

Message from Dave:

I’ll try to post something from Uganda after I get there … like me kissing a gorilla or something.

Melinda Mussi Lockwood

Things are o.k. I am in the process of working with my doctor to determine whether or not I need new knees! Other than that, things are pretty cool. My husband is training for the Missouri 340 which takes place July 15-18. If you have not heard about it, this is a canoe/kayak race from Kansas City to St. Charles on the Missouri River (340 miles; hence the name). It’s pretty exciting. Our daughter will be taking the week off to be his pit crew and will be crewing with an officer from the MU Police. I will be checking in from time to time but will not be crewing for the whole thing.We have been keeping busy biking and swimming. Trying to maintain some level of fitness “just in case.” Our granddaughter is off to horse camp this week and is, I am sure, having a ball. Everyone else is well and keeping busy.
Melinda

Guy Beck

Hi Debby,

Arrived safely from India. what an experience! Now I have to apply some of what I learned.
Alas! This weekend I am participating in a big music conference in Utah.

Check it out at: www.usu.edu/mountainwest/songfest.html

In May, I gave a lecture and concert in Charleston: www.cofc.edu/ase//program.html

The rest of the summer is pretty low key with teaching a summer school course on Hinduism. This Fall I will be at Tulane in New Orleans too.

All the best,

Guy

My Puppy

My puppy Mavis is getting a growth spurt. I had to loosen her collar today. Her legs are suddenly taller. That's our Lab, Bailey.

Rick Cook

Just heard from Rick. He's been called back to work by Chevron and is back in Dinosaur, CO for sometime now. We spoke by phone and he had just arrived. He and his wife Maureen were planning a fishing trip and then we were hoping to all meet in St. Louis. So we shall see.

Dave Neary

Hi Debby,
I'm into my Wyoming Shakespeare Festival activities now- just finished building the set, and closing in on dress rehearsal. Our first show is a week from now, then we perform and tour for a month. Also running for the Wyoming House of Representatives, so I don't have to worry about boredom!
Best wishes,
David

Charlene Owens Maguire

Am planning a huge family reunion for my Mom in Sept in NC. We have been having work done on the house and yard and we moved our daughter to Denver. Our son got engaged and we are now planning a wedding to take place in Denver.
I still think of you often but I haven't been to St. Louis in a couple of years. We drove through when we went to the Indy 500 this year.
Here is a picture of my Poppy field. We are also having work done on th pool just to keep me busy. I think we share a love for gardens. I checked your website before and saw your beautiful pictures.
Have a happy day.
Charlene

Bob Gwinn

We just moved into a new house and I'm up to my eyeballs in projects plus working part time at Nechville Music in Bloominton MN (Mall of America territory) putting banjos together. I just got back from Grass Vally California where I represented the banjo company and connected with my brother who runs a music store in San Diego. Some of my buddies from NY plan to come out to MN in August and we will be heading for the Missouri River in Montana for a 5 day paddle along the Lewis and Clark route.The best part of living out here of course is connecting with my granddaughter who is nearly 2 years old. I'll try to send pictures at some point.I'm impressed with your hard work with the class website and the communication efforts within the class.
Thanks!
Bob

The Benham Brothers

Jason and David Benham are twin sons of our classmate Flip Benham. They are owners of The Benham Real Estate Group and their business is featureded in Cabarrus Business Magazine.

Flip Benham

The family and I are doing very well thank you. We are in the midst of preparing for our “National Event” in Atlanta, Georgia this summer. You can find out a lot about what is happening with us by going to our website: Operationsaveamerica.org.
I so appreciated reading about the way you have been taking care of your mom. The willingness to lay your life down for the benefit of others (it is the way God made mothers) is marvelous to behold.
Keep shining brightly Debby!
In Christian love,

Flip

Heard from so far this week

Kirsten Mackey Fleisher
Cindy Greenhalgh Torelli
Mike Krall
Judy Lapham Drake
Rick Cook
Flip Benham
Dick Shanahan
Dan Sheedy
Duncan Hamilton
Bill Schai
Charlene Owens Maguire
David Neary
Jim Earle
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
Sandy Tice Flanders
Glenn Prestwich
Maria Pulos Levy
AND
Duke Leonard :)

Floods

There is flooding all around the midwest but not where we are in Missouri. Thanks for all who've been asking.

Debby